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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.56, 465.83 and 127.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.56, 465.83 and 127.95 is: 191.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.56 : 465.83 = 127.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.56/465.83 = 127.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.56x = 465.83 × 127.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.56x = 59,602.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,602.95/310.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.92

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